Homemade Sourdough Bread Crumbs
Making sourdough bread crumbs is the best way to transform your day-old, stale sourdough into an elevated pantry staple! They're lovely to have on hand, and beautifully simple to make!
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Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh or day-old bread (sourdough, sandwich, focaccia, etc.) approx. 450 g
Instructions
Homemade Sourdough Bread Crumbs
- Preheat the oven to 325°F/163°C.
- Cut a sourdough loaf into 1-inch cubes.
- Spread the cubed bread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-25 minutes to dry the bread out.
- Let the bread cubes cool and place them into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the bread is broken down into small pieces. If you prefer finer crumbs, pulse bread crumbs longer.
- If you prefer finer crumbs, pulse bread crumbs longer.
- Add any additional seasoning like Italian seasoning, sage, thyme, rosemary, or salt. Or leave them plain.
Store
- Allow the bread crumbs to cool completely before storing.
- Store leftover sourdough bread crumbs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month. For longer storage, freeze bread crumbs in a freezer bag.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
3 cups (180 g) of bread will yield 1 cup of bread crumbs
Ways to Use Homemade Sourdough Breadcrumbs
Bread crumbs are one of those pantry staples that you can use in a multitude of ways: meatballs, sprinkle on the top of soup, create a crunchy topping for sourdough mac and cheese, and salads, to name a few. One of my favorite ways is to dredge chicken in all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs seasoned with a bit of black pepper, salt, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese before frying. So simple, yet so delicious!Tips
- Collect the ends of bread that everyone passes over in a Ziploc bag and keep in the freezer. This is an easy way to have a supply of bread ready to be made into breadcrumbs.
- Panko bread crumbs are breadcrumbs made from crustless white bread. Make them homemade by removing the crust from sourdough sandwich bread before cubing.
- If you find that the bread crumbs aren't blending easily, they may still have too much moisture in them. Return them to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes to dry them out.
- For a longer shelf life, be sure the bread crumbs are completely dry before storing. Any moisture in the bread will increase the chances for mold to grow.
Can You Freeze Sourdough Bread Crumbs?
Freezing breadcrumbs is an easy way to ensure you always have homemade breadcrumbs on hand. Make a double batch and freeze the leftovers. Place the breadcrumbs into a freezer bag and store for up to 6 months. Label with the date and name.Can You Make Bread Crumbs Using Fresh Bread?
Yes! Fresh bread has more moisture in it than stale bread and requires more time in the oven to dry it out.Can I Use Sourdough Bread for Bread Crumbs?
Yes! Sourdough bread makes excellent breadcrumbs. The benefits and flavor of fermented bread will carry through to your breadcrumbs.Nutrition
Calories: 310.7kcalCarbohydrates: 53.9gProtein: 12.1gFat: 5.1gSaturated Fat: 0.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.7gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 536.4mgPotassium: 159.9mgFiber: 4.5gSugar: 6.5gVitamin A: 2.3IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 141.7mgIron: 4.1mg
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